1796 Draped Bust Half Dollars : 16 Stars

Small Eagle Reverse

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):This variety of the 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar has 16 stars on the obverse of the coin (Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries). The other major variety has 15 stars on the obverse. The difference between the 15 stars vs 16 stars 1796 half dollar is depicted below in the example comparison image: